GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range MECH-IGNITER Error Fix: Gas Oven Igniter Worn or Failed

Error code MECH-IGNITER on the GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range means: Gas Oven Igniter Worn or Failed. The flat hot surface igniter (HSI) has weakened and no longer draws enough amperage to open the gas safety valve — this is the #1 most common gas range repair; the igniter may glow orange/red but the gas does not flow because the safety valve requires the igniter to draw 3.2-3.6 amps minimum before it opens; a new igniter draws sufficient current but as it ages and weakens, current drops below the threshold; test with an amp clamp while the igniter is energized; never attempt to manually light a gas oven with a failed igniter; replace the igniter (typically a flat silicon carbide or silicon nitride part mounted on the burner assembly)

The most successful fix is "Replace Gas Oven Igniter" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $25-$40. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Gas Oven Igniter") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $25-$40. Professional repair typically costs $180-$300. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range has 8 other known error codes, including: F0 (Stuck Touch Pad Key), F1 (Electronic Oven Control (ERC) Failure), F2 (Oven Over-Temperature Condition), F3 (Open Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD)), F4 (Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-IGNITER also appears on 17 other GE models: GTD33EASKWW 7.2 cu ft Electric Dryer with Aluminized Drum, GTD33GASKWW 7.2 cu ft Gas Dryer with Aluminized Drum, GTD42EASJ2WW 7.2 cu ft Electric with HE Sensor Dry, GTD42GASJ2WW 7.2 cu ft Gas with HE Sensor Dry, GTD65EBSJWS 7.4 cu ft Smart Electric with HE Sensor Dry, GTD65GBSJWS 7.4 cu ft Smart Gas with Steam, and 11 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.